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There are fears of the toll rising further because "many people" are still unaccounted for, according to local leaders.

Residents told the Nation that they heard an "explosion" before water gushed out, sweeping away hundreds of homes in the neighbourhood, including those on the expansive Nyakinyua Farm, which borders the water reservoir.

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The 9pm horror rendered over 300 families homeless and about 2,500 residents were affected.

Property estimated to be worth millions of shillings was also destroyed by the raging waters and thick mud.

Thu May 10 12:34:32 EAT 2018

George Wanjala, 25, a father of three, said he heard a bang but before he could find out what was going on, the water was already filling his house. Wanjala, who could not hold back his tears, said he could not save any of his children, including a two-month-old baby.